Low Level Flyer Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi All, Recently whenever I put the roof up on my 987 it’s not closing correctly (see picture attached). Still keeps the water out and the only effect other than visually is that above about 60mph it’s a but noisier due to the air resistance. Wondered if anyone had any idea why it was happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 You need to staple your elastic. There’s a few guides on the forum or try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZN8ffDBZqc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxie Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Very common issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 What Eagle Star said. Loads of threads on this if you search the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Simple to do - was quoted about £65 for someone else to do it before I knew. Just buy some elastic off eBay,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Oh, and apparently it stretches the stitching so the seams become less waterproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 You may be able to stretch the exsisting elastic down so its tighter. If that does not work you will have to replace the elastic, which is a bit more of a fiddle but relativly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 As a temporary measure until you sort the elastic, stop the roof half way up and tuck it into the groove. It will then stay in as you close it. If the driver's side, you can do it without getting out of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_McUK Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Dead easy to fix and for pennies too....I did a post on here when I did mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Level Flyer Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Many thanks for all the replies about this so far. At the moment I’m tucking it into the grove by hand as out of the country - but will follow the advice re repairs when I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 I would suggest to replace the elastic rather than stapling it shorter. Once the elastic has gone there is little elasticity (d'oh!) so it is more likely to either pull your roof not enough or too much. It was also the case earlier that we would recommend "buttonhole elastic" with holes already sewn at intervals, where you can screw through to the frame. If you know of a sewing or craft shop and they sell it by the metre, should cost you pennies; you'll probably only need half a metre, for 25cm either side, at the most. " At the moment I’m tucking it into the groove by hand as out of the country " Blimey you've got long arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_McUK Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: I would suggest to replace the elastic rather than stapling it shorter. Once the elastic has gone there is little elasticity (d'oh!) so it is more likely to either pull your roof not enough or too much. It was also the case earlier that we would recommend "buttonhole elastic" with holes already sewn at intervals, where you can screw through to the frame. If you know of a sewing or craft shop and they sell it by the metre, should cost you pennies; you'll probably only need half a metre, for 25cm either side, at the most. Exactly when I went to do mine the orginal elastic was dead...it had no elasticity left at all. As said get some button hole elastic I got mine off amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01G69A058/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)...the hood end is dead easy as you just undo the bolt into the frame, and then put this through the elastic, you might need a washer too. cut the old crappy dead elastic off the vinyl tab then staple your new piece onto this making sure you have a nice bit of tension on it. The video shared earlier on in this thread is the one I found when googling and used it as my reference...it is absolutely no more than a 30 min job to do both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Why is the button hole elastic better than the regular stuff? Having just bought some regular fabric web elastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Only because the holes are already cleanly there to put the screw through - less chance of it snapping over time. I accept that might be less of an already small chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_McUK Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 40 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Only because the holes are already cleanly there to put the screw through - less chance of it snapping over time. I accept that might be less of an already small chance. ^^^^This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptholt Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 7:48 AM, Rob™ said: Simple to do - was quoted about £65 for someone else to do it before I knew. Just buy some elastic off eBay,.. Who actually offers this as a service? useless with a needle and thread and would rather someone with half a clue did mine than me with none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 I'd guess you'd want someone within driving distance of where you live?😀 Google on car trimming. Or car upholstery repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 As others have already said, this seems to be quite common, and there are a few YouTube videos showing how to remedy it. Mine has got the same problem, and I've got as far as buying the elastic (I went for a wider heavy duty one just to see if it will make a difference, but not the button hole type) but haven't fitted it yet. If you're not handy with a sewing kit, you can use a normal office stapler to fix it in place, which is what I plan to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_McUK Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 6 hours ago, ptholt said: Who actually offers this as a service? useless with a needle and thread and would rather someone with half a clue did mine than me with none. Thats ok because you use a stapler Where are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptholt Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 I’m in Horsham, near Crawley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, ptholt said: I’m in Horsham, near Crawley I found an excellent trimmer in Carshalton, who made a superb job of recovering the leather front seat squabs on my other car. And appeared to do all and any trimming work. I was most impressed with the job they were working on - a 60s Merc with originally a painted dash which they were covering in leather. Tiggy Design Upholstery 10 Rochester Road Carshalton London SM5 2LB Call 07477 589099 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_McUK Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 7 hours ago, ptholt said: I’m in Horsham, near Crawley Not a massive distance from me (Hindhead, Surrey)...I am happy to do the fix for you....I might have some elastic left too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptholt Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 I bought some elastic with button holes and “borrowed” a stapler if needed lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_McUK Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 There you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptholt Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 I really didn’t fancy needle and thread so got the stapler, wouldn’t mind some guidance if your around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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